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November 17, 2021

Rajgira roti | Recipes with amaranth | Amaranth Paratha | Rajgira benefits | Thotakoora

Rajgira roti | Recipes with amaranth | Amaranth Paratha | Rajgira benefits | Thotakoora
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How to cook with amaranth? Here is a recipes with amaranth flour. Amaranth is a lesser known amazing grain also known as Rajgira. Here is a super healthy rajgira roti with amazing rajgira benefits. The amaranth leaves are called Thotakoora or Thotakura, which is also highly nutritious and can be use to make stir fry, soup etc.

Rajgira roti or amaranth paratha is a protein rich, gluten free vegan flatbread(roti). Most importantly, this nutritious recipe is made from rajgira flour, mashed sweet potato and some seasonings. Undoubtedly it is a soft, healthy, filling roti with healthy fat which we can eat as a breakfast, or at lunch time.

Usually, we make these rajgira atta recipes or amaranth flour recipes during Vrat or fasting days. Because rajgira is one of the commonly used grain for Hindu religious fasting. Rajgira contains complex carbohydrates and extremely good during those fasting days or upavaas divas.

Rather than eating rice and wheat roti or parathas more often, it is most healthy to include this superfood amaranth in our diet to get more health benefits which our body surely needs.

Further, this amaranth paratha keeps you full for longer time and definitely is a good recipe for weight loss, and health issues like Thyroid, PCOD/PCOS diet, diabetic diet and heart healthy. As it is loaded with fiber, protein, vitamin A B, C, iron, calcium, potassium and magnesium, phosphorus and manganese.

How to make rajgira roti without potatoes?

It is possible to make rajgira roti without potatoes, but it needs patience and practice. Since rajgira flour is gluten free and it is bit tough to roll rajgira atta dough. You should use hot boiling water instead of potatoes or sweet potatoes. Mix the flour with spoon and knead the dough well when it is hot.

Next, gently roll roti using rolling pin. Because there might be chances of breaking roti, as amaranth is gluten free. Or other way you can also make roti by patting with hands. Finally roast on hot tawa both sides.

If we add potato or sweet potato to rajgira flour, it is bit easy to roll the dough and there will be less chances of breaking roti while rolling. So if you want make roti easily add potato or sweet potato. Here I have used sweet potato with amaranth flour. As sweet potatoes are loaded with healthy nutrients and makes the roti soft and tasty.

Rajgira Benefits

  • Amaranth(rajgira) are rich in protein and fiber which helps in weight loss and constipation
  • It is highly nutritious and has anti-diabetic properties
  • It contains antioxidants
  • May lowers blood cholesterol levels and keeps heart healthy
  • A good source of iron, manganese, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium
  • It is naturally gluten free and a great choice for those having gluten intolerance and health issues like Thyroid, PCOD/PCOS diet
  • Reduces inflammations in the body
  •  Promotes bone health
  • Builds muscle strength
  • Contains amino acid lysine which is known to give luster to hair and Promotes hair growth from the root
  • Helps prevent anemia

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Here is a nutritious superfood Rajgira roti with step by step photos and a detailed video

Calorie Details of Rajgira Roti:

Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
Calories
296
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Sodium
 
825
mg
36
%
Potassium
 
275
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
 
42
g
14
%
Fiber
 
7
g
29
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
 
10874
IU
217
%
Vitamin C
 
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
 
83
mg
8
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Rajgira roti recipe video:

 

Rajgira roti | Recipes with amaranth | Amaranth Paratha | Rajgira benefits | Thotakoora

Rajgira roti or amaranth flour roti is a protein rich, gluten free vegan flatbread with high nutritional values and extremely good for health
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Course: Breakfast, Lunch/Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: diabetic friendly, gluten free, Healthy, Nutritious
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 3
Calories: 296kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Sweet Potato boiled
  • ½ tsp carom seed
  • ½ tsp cumin powder
  • ½ tsp fennel powder
  • ½ tsp red chilli powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup amaranth flour
  • 2 tbsp coriander leaves finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp wood pressed groundnut oil

Instructions

  • Firstly, take a wide bowl and add boiled, mashed sweet potato
  • Then add carom seeds, cumin powder, fennel powder and red chilli powder
  • Similarly, add salt to taste, there by adding amaranth/rajgira flour
  • Next add finely chopped coriander leaves and crumble the mixture
  • Knead well to form a dough consistency, add little water if needed while kneading
  • Also add a tsp of wood pressed groundnut oil and knead it for a minute
  • Rest the dough for 15 mins and take out a lemon size dough and make into balls
  • Place this on a rolling board, dust with flour and roll out into thin roti
  • Meanwhile, heat a cast iron tawa on moderate flame
  • Once the tawa is hot enough, place rolled roti and cook well
  • Apply little oil over roti and cook on both sides
  • Now protein rich, vegan Rajgira roti is ready to serve!
  • Enjoy this with chutney, curry or simply curd with pickle
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Instructions to make Rajgira Roti:

1. Firstly, take a wide bowl and add boiled, mashed sweet potato

Rajgira Roti

2. Then add carom seeds, cumin powder, fennel powder and red chilli powder

Rajgira Roti

3. Similarly, add salt to taste, there by adding amaranth/rajgira flour

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4. Next add finely chopped coriander leaves and crumble the mixture

Rajgira Roti

5. Knead well to form a dough consistency, add little water if needed while kneading

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6. Also add a tsp of wood pressed groundnut oil and knead it for a minute

7. Rest the dough for 15 mins and take out a lemon size dough and make into balls

8. Place this on a rolling board, dust with flour and roll out into thin roti

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9. Meanwhile, heat a cast iron tawa on moderate flame

10. Once the tawa is hot enough, place rolled roti and cook well

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11. Apply little oil over roti and cook on both sides

12. Now protein rich, vegan Rajgira roti is ready to serve!

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13. Enjoy this with chutney, curry or simply curd with pickle

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